Are Langster brakes as bad as they appear?

sonicred007
sonicred007 Posts: 1,091
edited July 2007 in Workshop
Got home after my second ride of my Langsterr and its first ride in the wet, and the brakes pads left a terrible black sludge along the rim. My Crossroads never did that and my Squadra certainly hasn't.

Are they just rubbish? What should I change to?

I've already upgraded the seat, tyres and pedals... although must say that it's a hell of a lot of fun to ride so not complaining just looking for advice on the brakes from other Langster users or advice on brakes blocks generally.
My bike http://www.flickr.com/photos/68463844@N00/234032885/

Leyton Rocks

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  • starseven
    starseven Posts: 112
    I upgraded my basic Allez brakes to Shimano 105's, cant say I notice any performance diference and the 105s are slightly heavier! They look nice though :wink:
  • rdaviesb
    rdaviesb Posts: 566
    No problem with them, and I don't think that they give off any more sludge than other brake blocks at that price point.
  • sonicred007
    sonicred007 Posts: 1,091
    I guess it's just a long time since I cycled in thhe rain

    Any suggestions on brake blocks that perform well in the wet
    My bike http://www.flickr.com/photos/68463844@N00/234032885/

    Leyton Rocks
  • jhop
    jhop Posts: 369
    sonicred007 wrote:
    I guess it's just a long time since I cycled in thhe rain

    Any suggestions on brake blocks that perform well in the wet

    My LBS sold me Shimano brake blocks as replacement for the Tektro brakes on my Langster and they seem fine to me but I do find the brakes a bit crude and poorly engineered compared to the Campag Chorus and Shimano RX 600 on my race and Audax bikes. I think my next upgrade will be the Langster wheels, I too have changed saddle tyres, pedals also bars and levers.
  • sonicred007
    sonicred007 Posts: 1,091
    jhop wrote:
    sonicred007 wrote:
    I guess it's just a long time since I cycled in thhe rain

    Any suggestions on brake blocks that perform well in the wet

    My LBS sold me Shimano brake blocks as replacement for the Tektro brakes on my Langster and they seem fine to me but I do find the brakes a bit crude and poorly engineered compared to the Campag Chorus and Shimano RX 600 on my race and Audax bikes. I think my next upgrade will be the Langster wheels, I too have changed saddle tyres, pedals also bars and levers.

    Thanks - will see about upgrading the brake blocks for now

    Can wait for the wheels... I've only had it ten days

    Although cycling over the downs was a bad idea to get to my TDF place in Mereworth
    My bike http://www.flickr.com/photos/68463844@N00/234032885/

    Leyton Rocks

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